02542cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000230011724500980014026400510023830000470028933600260033633700260036233800360038850000310042450802140045552012470066953400450191665300450196165300570200665300470206365300340211085600430214499900170218741048UtSlPG20260610133934.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBVaNA1 aPepperell, William14aThe Church Index :bA Book of Metropolitan Churches and Church Enterprise: Part I. Kensington 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-10-14  aTranscribed from the [1872] W. Wells Gardner edition by David Price. Many thanks to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Libraries (Local Studies department), for their help in making this transcription  a"The Church Index" by Rev. William Pepperell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work presents a comprehensive overview of the churches located in the Kensington parish, detailing both established and nonconforming congregations. The book likely aims to serve as a lasting reference for individuals interested in the ecclesiastical, architectural, and social aspects of these churches, providing significant historical context and insight into their development.  The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed exploration of various churches in Kensington, highlighting the necessity of documenting their histories as a reflection of the growing influence of church communities in a rapidly expanding urban area. Pepperell emphasizes the historical significance of each church, referencing notable figures and events associated with them, such as the rebuilding of St. Mary Abbotts and the experiences of clergy members. He also outlines the diverse congregational activities and community contributions, as well as the architectural details of each church, signaling the importance of these institutions in shaping both spiritual and social life in Kensington. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChurch architecture -- England -- London  aChurch buildings -- England -- London -- Directories  aDissenters, Religious -- England -- London  aChurches -- England -- London40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41048  c81887d81887